Rockhampton student Patrick Chopping has been selected as Australia's sole delegate to a global youth diplomacy forum in Paris.
Lochlan Brady turns 27 as he puts his locksmith skills to the test against apprentices in Melbourne on 29 September.
Rockhampton Region residents can nominate community achievers for recognition in the 2027 Australia Day Awards.
Lano & Woodley are bringing In Space to Rockhampton in May 2027, with tickets for the new tour dates opening 23 September.
Emerging country artists are being invited to compete live on Great Keppel Island as the talent search returns in November.
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Nominate a Rockhampton community champion for 2027
Rockhampton Region residents can nominate community achievers for recognition in the 2027 Australia Day Awards.
Rockhampton ranks third for mobile phone recycling
Rockhampton residents helped place the council third in Queensland for mobile phone recycling through MobileMuster.
96 years on the farm with Colin Stracey
Colin Stracey, 96, recalls milking up to 60 cows twice daily, riding to school and a lifetime spent on the
Clarke Creek luncheon draws strong support
Hundreds gathered at Lotus Creek for Clarke Creek Pony Club’s Melbourne Cup Tour fundraiser and community luncheon.
Father and son duos set for big race night in Rockhampton
Father and son teams will headline Rockhampton’s Super Stocker 20/20 in a packed weekend speedway program.
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At just 15, Gabrielle Stewart will represent Australia in two world triathlon events in Spain later this September.
Rocky City’s Amelie Smith sets a 200m breaststroke record and earns two medals for Australia at Junior Pan Pacs.
Four runners start a 5,000 kilometre record bid to raise $1 million and support Destiny Rescue's global rescue work.
Fourteen Central Queensland riders are close to a $75,000 goal after raising over $71,000 for Mater cancer research.
Jason Norris won the sold-out 1770 golf championship as a record field brought off-season trade to local businesses.
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Frenchville butcher wins six gold medals and two category titles
Rockhampton’s Frenchville Quality Meats brought home six gold medals and two category titles from the state awards.
Queensland livestock producers face rebate deadline
Queensland sheep and goat producers have until September 30 to claim rebates for electronic identification equipment.
New $1.6m hub backs start-ups and small businesses
A new $1.6 million Rockhampton hub is helping local founders gain advice, skills, contacts and funding access.
Powerlink secures major Gladstone construction contract
The contract covers a new line near Gladstone, substation upgrades and a transformer, supporting about 150 workers.
AgForce calls for farm protections in minerals Bill
AgForce wants project rules that support development while protecting farmland and fair commercial negotiations.
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Rockhampton student Patrick Chopping has been selected as Australia's sole delegate to a global youth diplomacy forum in Paris.
Lochlan Brady turns 27 as he puts his locksmith skills to the test against apprentices in Melbourne on 29 September.
Rockhampton Region residents can nominate community achievers for recognition in the 2027 Australia Day Awards.
Lano & Woodley are bringing In Space to Rockhampton in May 2027, with tickets for the new tour dates opening 23 September.
